Animal Care Assistant B

McGill University • Montreal, QC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biology at McGill University, under Professor Melanie Guigueno, is seeking an Animal Care Assistant B. This role involves preparing the arena setup for cowbird behavioural testing, completing daily, weekly, and monthly animal care tasks, and food depriving birds for upcoming testing. The position also includes cleaning up and finalizing datasheets, and backing up spreadsheets and associated video data. This role requires availability on weekends and comfort handling wild birds. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, previous hands-on experience with birds, a background in ecology, and an interest in animal behaviour are essential. The position is located in Montreal, Quebec, and work is expected to be performed in Quebec. McGill University is an English-language institution, and English communication skills are required for this role.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 1 Year Related Experience
• Available on weekends.
• Comfortable handling wild birds.
• Strong work ethic.
• Attention to detail.
• Previous experience working hands-on with birds.
• Background in ecology.
• Interest in animal behaviour.
• English communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Prepares arena setup for cowbird behavioural testing.
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly animal care.
• Food deprives birds for upcoming testing.
• Cleans up and finalizes datasheets.
• Backups spreadsheets and associated video data.

Benefits

• McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.
• Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED